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The Dog Days of Summer
Paperback
Series: Vista del Vino Culinary Cozy Mystery, Book 5
Publisher: Bravery Books
Published: Sep 19 2025
Pages: 432
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.96 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
The heat is on in Vista del Vino-and so is the murder.
Casey Nolan has been dreaming of the grand opening of her indie bookstore and cocktail lounge, where book lovers can sip, shop, and stay awhile. But when a guest drops dead-face-first into his gin gimlet-her celebration comes to a screeching halt.
As an unseasonably hot spell grips Southern California wine country, tensions rise right along with the temperature. Secrets simmer just beneath the surface, and Casey finds herself in the middle of yet another whodunit. This time, she has not one but two canine companions at her side: Ranger, her son's loyal diabetic alert dog, and Waffles, a golden retriever with a heart of gold and a nose for mischief.
With her new business on the line, a community on edge, and a killer still at large, Casey must rely on her instincts-and her four-legged sidekicks-to sniff out the truth.
The Dog Days of Summer welcomes readers back to Vista del Vino in a mystery filled with small-town charm, an ever-growing found family, gluten-free treats, and just the right touch of suspense. This cozy series is best read in order for the full experience of its evolving relationships, unfolding family dynamics, and lovable recurring characters-both human and canine.
Perfect for fans of dog mysteries, strong female sleuths, and stories that blend family, food, and four-legged heroics. Pull up a chair, pour yourself something cool, and dive into a mystery that will keep you guessing to the last sip.
Includes Gluten Free Recipes and Book Club Questions at the end.
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